New Year's Day Rail Flare Up Recalled in Athens
Old residents recall the 1858 Athens incident when angry citizens tore up Marietta and Cincinnati railroad tracks over a disputed route. The project faced tunneling costs and legal hurdles before the line was retained, with a court later ordering relaying of tracks near White's Mill bridge.
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Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad
Athens
Stimson Ave
Lancaster St
Court St
White's Mill
Marietta
Pierce Named Athens Service Safety Director in 1948
Daniel A. Pierce, a former maintenance man and later supervisor, was named Athens service safety director by Mayor William P. Mickle after his swearing in. The city also sworn in other officials with salary adjustments set for solicitor treasurer and auditor, while council salaries and allowances were updated. Pierce's background includes WWI aviation service and leadership in veterans groups.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Daniel A. Pierce
Mickle
W. Stimson Ave
William P. Mickle
Samuel B. Erskine
Franz Woodworth
Pierce
Strontium Products Co
Chauncey
Wade Electric Co
Glouster
George R. Evans
Council
Service Department
Water Works Department
Disabled American Veterans Chapter
Foster B. Cornwell
J. S. Sherrard
J. E. Bailey
Oscar Fulton
Harvey G
Navy gunner Henderson on trial after fatal restaurant shooting
Testimony detailing the shootings at Spot Restaurant describes Henderson firing four to six shots after confronting Gwinn. Navy records show prior combat duty and postwar mental health issues including hallucinations and periods of seclusion before his 1945 discharge.
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Henderson
R. E. Bushong
Lima State Hospital
C. H. Creed
H. H Feckler
Athens State Hospital
Keep Credit Good and Stretching the 1948 Family Dollar
The piece explains how Athens expects heavier use of credit in 1948, with local merchants and the Athens Credit Bureau aiding responsible borrowing. Oscar Fulton notes most customers pay on time and urges self discipline, while nationwide bureau networks urge prudent use to extend purchasing power this year.
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Congress
Athens
Oscar Fulton
Credit Bureau of
Fulton
Credit Bureau
Athens Credit Bureau
North America
Associated Credit Bureaus of America
Trade Association of Credit Bureaus
St. Louis
Credit
Bureau
Year Ends With Warmest Day of Month in 1947
The year closes on a warmer note with a 53 degree high, beating Tuesday by two degrees though clouds linger. The Hocking River stage on the last day of 1947 stood at 3.39 feet, as reported by weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.
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Hocking River
C. N. France
Flooded Hyotsu Village Homes Hit by Strong Waves
Asahi reports 350 houses flooded by high waves at Hyotsu Village near Nemuro on Hokkaidos eastern shore. The event occurred Wednesday disrupting coastal life and prompting local aid measures.
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Tokyo
Asahi
Hyotsu
Nemuro
Hokkaido Island
School Board Holds Final 1947 Meeting
Athens Board of Education held its final 1947 meeting at the Security Bank Building with Clerk E. R. Walker and President Frank B. Gullum retiring after 16 years. Pauline Jones Collins was named kindergarten teacher for a Monday start, as new board members W. Parker Walker and Mrs. W. H. Herbert prepared for the first organizational meeting Monday at 7 p.m. Final 1947 bills were approved with Don R. Clippinger and Homer T. Baird present.
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Pauline Jones Collins
Athens Board of Education
Security Bank Bldg
E. R. Walker
Walker
Frank B. Gullum
W. Parker Walker
W. H. Herbert
Don R. Clippinger
Homer T. Baird
Death Claims Retired Farmer Frank Weisenbach
Frank Weisenbach 77 a retired farmer died Wednesday evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital after five days of confinement He lived near his birthplace a mile from St John s Church for 50 years He is survived by wife Elizabeth daughters Anna Gertrude Mary sons Joe Columbus John at home a brother Jacob Columbus four grandchildren and one great grandchild High requiem mass will be sung at St John s Church Saturday 10 am with burial in the adjoining cemetery Friends may call after 2 pm Thursday at Jagers funeral home
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Frank Weisenbach
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Weisenbach
St. John’s Church
Matthew and
Mary Weisenbach
Elizabeth
Anna
Gertrude
Mary
Joe
Columbus
John
Jacob
Connor
Jagers Funeral
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John F. McCormick
R. J. Studer
NAVY
Hocking
Richland Ave
Darrell Bartlett
Gwinn
Bartlett
West Union St
Finsterwald
Sheriff Bateman
Bolin
Grogan
Charles D. Fogle
Court
Union St
Risley
Joyce
Morris
United States
Texas
Naval Institution
Sunday
TBF
Grumman
SBD
Douglas
Cussins & Fearn
N. Court St
Athens, O
Athens Heating and Insulating Co
N. Congress
Athens, Ohio
Lama eMey
R. F. McCammon
Economy Savings & Loan CO
the Bank OF Athens
National Banking Association
U. S
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fed
Carpenter Howe. CO
Nelsonville — Glouster Logan, Ohio
Foley
Hugh
Flappy
Morris Ave
C. D. Heck Plumbing CO. “Plumbing By
Heck
Imperial Ice Cream Co
Lowman's Dairy
Nelsonville Pure Milk Co
General Motors
Pontiac
Henry J. Taylor
Blaettnar Auto Company
E. Main St. Pomeroy, Ohio
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